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The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… effectiveness of methods of public engagement and science communication. Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in genetics … to NHGRI a broad knowledge in the editorial process for scientific publishing, working with researchers and the public to publish and translate scientific findings, and the importance of outreach and …
Event
On November 30th, 2020, NHGRI convened a virtual meeting for journal editors and NHGRI/NIH staff to discuss genomic data sharing.
… this meeting was to learn more about the issues faced by scientific publishers that publish genomics papers … by researchers for secondary research purposes. … Online … Scientific Journals and Genomic Data Sharing … On November …
Staff
Britny Kish is the deputy director for the NHGRI's Office of Communications.
… Historical and Present-Day Discussions of Eugenics and Scientific Racism.” Britny is a graduate of the NIH …
News Release
Artificial intelligence tools help scientists decode genomic disorders and communicate genomic risks
NHGRI researchers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to answer compelling questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their severity, and to understand how genomic information influences decision-making.
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A virtual lecture series throughout 2021 and 2022, featuring trailblazers in science communication, that aims to demonstrate the various approaches for communicating about genomics as well as the unique challenges and opportunities each medium can bring.
… 2021 and 2022 that features trailblazers in science communication. Each distinguished speaker is an expert in … the special challenges in reporting on the quickly growing scientific field, and how it’s changed since the Human Genome … 2021 and 2022, featuring trailblazers in science communication, that aims to demonstrate the various …
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Julia Fekecs is a visual information specialist in NHGRI’s Office of Communications.
… manuscripts, creates graphics for genome.gov, and prints scientific posters and other products. She has established …
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Jenny Montooth is the social media specialist for the NHGRI Office of Communications.
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Mauresa Pittman is the lead public affairs specialist in NHGRI's Office of Communications.
… for developing, reviewing and evaluating NHGRI’s communication strategies, media guidelines and public affairs … Mauresa served as branch chief in the Office of Strategic Communication at the General Services Administration. There, … Acquisition Service workforce, including leading employee communication, managing media inquiries, and writing social …
Research Funding
This content map provides an overview of the Contacts by Research Area webpage. Use the drop-down menu to see the subtopics under each category.
… Computational Genomics … Descriptions … NHGRI Extramural Scientific Areas of Emphasis and Program Contacts … This …
Genetic Disorders
Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
… social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors or severely limited … social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors or severely limited … until 2001, have both been under scrutiny; however, no scientific evidence for a relationship between vaccines and …